Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 5:32AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 4:32am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Localized
wind gusts up to 85 mph are expected mainly in the wind prone
areas along Interstates 25 and 80. A lull in the high winds is
expected through early Saturday morning.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, Bordeaux area along
Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland, Converse County
Lower Elevations, East Platte County, and Central Laramie County.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. In addition, new wildfire starts will spread very
rapidly under dry and windy conditions.
Instruction:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov